Overview
American Eagle is the brand used by American Airlines for regional airline flights. It encompasses operations by wholly owned affiliates Envoy Air, PSA Airlines, and Piedmont Airlines, as well as third-party carriers Republic Airways and SkyWest Airlines. These regional carriers serve smaller markets, facilitating connections to American Airlines hubs and supporting operations in mainline markets.
Branding and Operations
All American Eagle carriers share similar logos, uniforms, and aircraft paint schemes with American Airlines’ mainline operations. In 2023, 46 million passengers flew on American Eagle regional flights, with about 45% connecting to or from mainline flights.
Capacity Purchase Agreements
Flights operate under capacity purchase agreements with both third-party and wholly owned regional carriers. These agreements control all aspects of marketing, scheduling, ticketing, pricing, and seat inventories. American Airlines pays fixed fees for operating specified aircraft and covering certain variable costs, such as fuel, landing fees, and insurance.